Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1854 (April): Recess by Gillet 5 c. burnt sienna, wmk. 4, a used example of deep rich colour with huge margins all round for this stamp, lightly cancelled in black. A magnificent example of this rare stamp Gi 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.
Provenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6204.